Flynn had $520 more than Zane at first. Flynn gave $60 to Zane. As a result, Zane has
38 as much money as Flynn. How much money had each of them at first?
- Flynn
- Zane
| |
Flynn |
Zane |
More |
| Before |
8 u + $60 |
3 u - $60 |
$520 |
| Change |
- $60 |
+ $60 |
|
| After |
8 u |
3 u |
|
(a)
Flynn had $520 more than Zane at first. If Zane received another $520, Flynn and Zane would have the same amount at first.
8 u + 60 = 3 u - 60 + 520
8 u + 60 = 3 u + 460
8 u - 3 u = 460 - 60
5 u = 400
1 u = 400 ÷ 5 = 80
Amount that Flynn had at first
= 8 u + 60
= 8 x 80 + 60
= 640 + 60
= $700
(b)
Amount that Zane had at first
= 3 u - 60
= 3 x 80 - 60
= 240 - 60
= $180
Answer(s): (a) $700; (b) $180
